Lesson 5: The Strike

In this video we will discuss the importance of technique when striking with a hammer. We will cover types of hammers to begin practicing with, as well as the ergonomics of swinging a hammer effectively and powerfully. Strike well my friends! This video lesson was originally produced specifically for Patreon Apprentices of Max Randolph Studios, and is now being shared on YouTube for others to benefit from the overall lesson. Some comments in this video were meant for the Patreon Apprentices and may not apply to a larger audience outside of that program. Max Randolph is a blacksmith artist who specializes in fantasy blacksmithing and sculptural metal art, located in Paso Robles, California. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maxrandolphstudios Website: https://www.max-randolph-studios.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max_randolph_studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_randolph_studios/ This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.